Thats why its so important, young people, and mothers and fathers, that youre totally committed to the lordship of Jesus Christ. Follow. He is the author of several books including Fury to Freedom (translated in to six languages), Seven Steps to a Successful Marriage and Raising a Godly Family in an Ungodly World. When you believe in Jesus, you become a son/daughter of God with authority and rights in His kingdom. And then nobody wins. It will give you all the information you need, and theres even a prayer included if youd like to ask Jesus into your heart. There were little Bibles, big Bibles, you know, huge Bibles. I never liked school. Raul abused his wife and hated his father. Apparently, he has struggled with the undisclosed illness for nine years, which often results in seizures and is very debilitating. Youll find the Coming Home booklet at focusonthefamily.com/broadcast. If you guys can pray for me that God can continue to move through my life and work through my life because its very frustrating to get up in the pulpit and try to preach and all of a sudden you have this situation happening in your life, he stated. I just wanted everybody to know that I was a Christian. We were called The Bounty Hunters, and we would go down to the riverbeds, and we would set up camp, and uh, we would watch, and we would click to see how many VC were coming down through the trails, and then we would report back. Continue to pray for me and my family, he requested. Go back to Baldwin Park High School. I go, Oh, Lord. Somebody Loves You features systematic & comprehensible teaching of God's Word with Pastor Raul Ries. Don't miss his exciting true story on UNSHACKLED! To his high school friends he was a violent, dangerous combatant. We were seniors. I mean, Pastor Ries went from wanting to kill his wife and kids to being an evangelist and the pastor of a large, thriving church. Sysoon enables anyone to create a free online tribute for a much . Now more than three decades later, Ries pastors a congregation of more than 14,000 people and can be heard internationally on more than 350 radio stations. Church Discipline. I started to destroy my whole house; you know. February 24. Youve put a lot of young people through your schools here in America and down in South America. Privacy Policy And I remember us when we were little kids screaming and yelling, because we were so frightened by this whole thing. See Photos. Already filled with anger, the war fed the fire in his heart, filling him with an all consuming rage, which he brought home with him. He knew, rationally, he was in his home in the United States but the fears of war came rushing back. And that these are people on their journey, being stretched and struggling, following and seeking the Lord still, just like Chuck did up to the end. All this took place just weeks before a scheduled trip to Vietnam, returning for the first time since the war. And every time, I mean, that I I remember, you know, the opportunities that God gave me. No more violence. Raul: the Bible, and I walked in, and the f- next thing I know is the police are escorting me off the campus because they think Im nuts. Jim Daly: This is an amazing testimony, and it illustrates how much God cares about every single one of us. Inspire your family, friends, and neighbors to look to you as an example of faith in our nation, and in the Lord. Ill die doing ministry. Photo by Steve Shambeck. The first thing that I did is I started, you know, pushing her around, and kicking her, and punching her, and pretty soon I was choking her. Because of his drinking, our home was not a normal home. Raul: And I got out, and I went out, and went and saw my wife, and told her that I was out of the Marine Corps. Raul: And um, I remember sitting outside while he would go inside and drink for three, four, five hours, sitting outside in a little newsstand, waiting for him to come out as he would leave me there with these, with these people to wait for him to come out. And I knocked on the door, I said, Sharon, open the door. I love you my brother in Christ. After his miraculous conversion in 1971, Raul began to read and study the Bible extensively even though he had a limited education. So, I got everything packed up, and, uh, they send me back to, uh, Da Nang. And now were gonna be so joyous being here in America. Raul was bent on a murderous rampage when he had a dramatic, life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. Lord Jesus, in Mark 10:46-52 we are told of the story of blind Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, sitting by the side of the road, and upon hearing of Your approach, he began to call out to You without giving up and in spite of others telling him to be quiet, however, his persistence in being healed gave him the courage and faith trust in You for his healing, for You are the great physician. He has the answers that you are seeking, and He is waiting for you to turn to Him. The radio program, airing Monday through Friday, is designed to equip listeners with the necessary tools to live out their faith. In Vietnam, he was a top-notch fighting Marine, yet a danger to his own commanding officer. 'Somebody Loves You' features. Thats what were doing. Raul abused his wife and hated his father. I mean, I didnt have any feelings for him. Believers today are not experiencing this life-changing power because they are not walking in righteousness. Raul Ries is the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs in Diamond Bar, Calif., and President of Somebody Loves You Ministries. Raul had grown up with an abusive, alcoholic father who taught him to handle problems with violence. I learned even more discipline in the Marine Corps. If you don't have one, this booklet can show you how to find your place in God's eternal family. Learn more about Raul at his website, raulries.com. Thats the thing we want people to see in these articles in the magazine. "My father had a very bad habit," says Raul Ries. Return to homepage. 41.7K followers. About Raul. The true story of Raul Ries. Why are our families dying? On that Easter Sunday, he flew into a rage and destroyed everything in the house. I just dont know how. We got dressed and we went to the international airport in Mexico, and in 1957, they had those single engine planes. Raul: I mean, for me to just stay home and watch TV, theres no possible way. He challenged today's Church in his message to talk about the fundamentals of the scriptures and not shy away from the message of sin, although doing so without criticizing the person. So, I came home, and I saw her bags were packed on the side, and I walked into the house, and went to the closet and got my gun and loaded up my gun with 18 rounds. As he hit the television with his rifle, the program came on and he saw Pastor Chuck Smith talking about the love of Jesus Christ. Don: Yes, I mean many people have a career and can hardly wait to retire. Raul returned home on Easter morning, 1972, filled with rage, believing his marriage was over. Raul:Every month we met the payment. We as Christians have to stay in the word and continue to ask God to help us have victory in those areas where the devil used to rule. Pastor Raul leads Calvary Chapel Golden Springs, which has over 12,000 regular attenders meeting on a 25-acre site in Diamond Bar. Somebody Loves You with Raul Ries. Our number is 800, the letter A, and the word FAMILY. Its, uh, like a bow was being pulled back and the arrows were letting go, and they were stabbing me in the heart. Raul had grown up with an abusive, alcoholic father who taught him to handle problems with violence. I never thought, I never expected, that God would do such a tremendous work that He has done over the last 25 years. And so, they gave me, uh, time to get married, and uh, I was still in the Marines, and um, my discharge hadnt come back yet. Introduction . All five senses were alert to the sights, sounds and smells of the jungles of Vietnam. 800-232-6459, or donate and request it at our website, focusonthefamily.com/broadcast. I was an, an athlete, and played baseball, and doing very well in baseball. Join thousands of others to get the FREEDOM POST newsletter for free, sent twice a week from The Christian Post. Coming Home: An Invitation to Join Gods Family. This is Focus on the Family, with your host, Focus president, Jim Daly, and Im John Fuller. Get grounded. Play Audio. But what blew her away is that, immediately I mean, I got saved, man. Case Details Parties Documents Dockets Case Details Case Number: *****8256 Filing Date: 09/22/2015 At lunchtime, I would sit out on the grass area, and all these kids would look at me with my fish and my Bible, and they hated me. Jesus came to give you an abundant and eternal life.. Our home was, uh, a home where, you know, I re- As far as I can remember, back when I was a little kid, where my father would come home and would be yelling, and cursing, and slapping my mother, and physically abusing my grandmother and my mother at the same time, which was his mother. And when she was gonna leave me, I decided that nobody would ever have her, and I would, I would chase for my kids, and the best way to do that is to execute her and my kids and kill myself as the police would come, Id just shoot it out with the police, that would be the end of everything. Raul Ries is the Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs and President of Somebody Loves You Ministries. In High School, after a brutal fight, Ries was given the option to go to jail or join the U.S. Marine Corps, so at the age of 19, Ries headed towards Vietnam in the 1st Marine Division for a special combat role in a highly trained and aggressive Marine battalion. The Bible says that the Thief (Satan) has come to kill, steal and destroy, but I (JESUS ) have come that you have life, and that more abundantly. To others he was a kung-fu expert, but to his family he was a time-bomb ready to explod Read all. And when I came tothe Lord, I said, Lord, You gotta teach me how to read; You gotta teach me how to preach. Its been a real hardship for me. If youd like to learn more about the Christian faith and what it means to be a Christian, wed recommend our free e-booklet called Coming Home. Posting Guidelines I cant believe that shes still alive. He is not wanting to make us famous; He wants us to become His servants to take the Gospel to the whole worldthats key. Jeremiah 29:11 is for you: I still remember how these people treated me and how they took away my happy life and I feel like one day I will take revenge for what they made me pass through. That I figure maybe I got 10-15 years left, if the Lord tares, or maybe more, depending whatever He has, that if I dont give my life completely to Him now and we dont go for it completely, then whats gonna happen to the world? It is right on, preaches directly from the Word of God and the pastor is so passionate about Jesus its contagious. There will never be anyone that loves you with a deep, unconditional love like Him. But most under drugs and being in, in, in a jacket because I was so violent. He has been invited by government officials in South America and South Africa to address their military and police force. I ask you pastor Raul Ries to pray for me because Im undergoing a difficult situation in my life. Raul served in Vietnam between 1966-1968, earning two Purple Hearts during his tour of duty. Lord, let us feel Your power and Your loving kind presence among us, as we expect a miracle unfold right before our eyes, all to Your Glory, AMEN! And then, one day, on the mall area at Baldwin Park High School, the Lord told me at a lunchtime You know how lunchtimes are at high school. His name stood for fear, for fighting, and for fury. And they had little ones, and middle me- medium sized ones, and then they had these big sharks, you know? They called the police. Get a vision in your life, and ask God, God, what do you want me to do for you? And I guarantee you that He will tell you. Join us as we help those families thrive in Christ. . Don: Amen. You know? Ryan always had a desire to be creative in music. And I was, uh, listening a minute, I, I, I, and I said to I wanted to shoot him, you know, with my gun, and I couldnt pull the trigger. See Photos. Dec 7, 2022. And um, I started walking around the house. Don: But I think people love seeing not just simply a pastor who can give a great Bible study. He explained the love of Christ could forgive anyone who sincerely asks, saying he was forgiven for his sins when he fought in the Vietnam War. Raul Riesco. And this went on for, for the four years of high school. Raul was in and out of trouble throughout his teen years until at eighteen, he was arrested and given a choice: prison or the military. And the moment I got out, immediately, I started going back not only to my old friends, but I started going back to my old life, but this time, I was a little bit older. Whats gonna happen to our loved ones and our friends if were not sold out to Jesus Christ? He was also drawn to the forbidden. And my, my grades were not that good because I didnt st- I didnt really study. Lance Cook is a close friend in that branch of Calvary Chapel and PJay could tell you about all he witnessed as a fellow CC pastor with that crewand it's not good. His life was completely transformed, his marriage restored and he was empowered by the Holy Spirit to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world, to others. And so, after six months, Dr. Wilson decided that I was not fit not only for the Marine Corps, but I wasnt fit to back to Vietnam, uh, for a second tour, but I was only fit to be discharged with a dishonorable discharge. And when you give a donation of any amount, well send you the CD of this testimony from Pastor Raul Ries with extra content. After all, there is no power in the Christians life apart from purity and purity is not possible apart from surrender. Jim: And if youre already a Christian, let me remind you that Focus on the Family is here to spread the Good News of the Gospel and encourage you in your marriage and your parenting journey. Raul: I didnt even care! */. As a Vietnam Marine veteran, Ries has always had a heart for the military and their families. This memorial website was created in memory of Raul C Ries, 71, born on July 11, 1923 and passed away on December 8, 1994. And I remember when we got to, uh, Da Nang, and we, uh They, they One They actually separated There was 5,000 troops on, on, on the, uh, U.S.S. The promise of And I remember how happy I was because, man, now I, were rid of my dad. Everything And what are some parting thoughts that you would have them know of you and Sharon that you would pass on? John Fuller: Hm, my. There's no place like home, right? . As he witnessed the deaths of his fellow Marines, Ries anger towards the world grew into fury. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Comedy True Crime News & Politics Business & Tech Audiobooks Sleep & Relaxation Health & Wellness Paranormal Kids & Family ASMR Sports Meditation Religion People Station Archive. And his words knocked Raul to his knees, and the amazing transformation began right there on his living room floor. Then the master in Kendo took me in and I was there for six years training. And I think that God wants to do some tremendous things I believe Gods going to send a revival if we, His people, will humble ourselves and repent. It has to do with getting up and discipling yourself and putting yourself through things because theres something that you want. But I mean, there were times that we left people laying there, and we thought they were dead. "We don't talk about people, we talk about sin because we hate sin," Ries told the audience. It became part of a A, a part of my life where, as I begin to see some of my friends get killed, the hatred that came for the Asian person. Don: Well, what are some parting thoughts to some young person? Find your friends on Facebook. The best-selling book in history remains one of the most controversial. And as I got up from my knees and wiped off my tears, and I took out all the rounds, put away my gun, and I got in my car, and I went looking for my wife because I wanted to tell her what happened to me. As a Vietnam Marine veteran, Ries has always had a heart for the military and their families. His films include Fury to Freedom, A Quiet Hope (Vietnam War documentary) and Venture in Faith (documentary). A previous student of Al Rubin, your workout partner. Hes wrong. They love somebody who, by faith, lives it and ventures out and does that. Whats gonna happen? In the heart of Los Angeles, Raul grew up in a family that suffered much turmoil due to alcoholism, which resulted in verbal and physical abuse. His syndicated radio program, Somebody Loves You, is heard on 350 stations nationwide. In the heart of Los Angeles, Raul grew up in a family that suffered much turmoil due to alcoholism, which resulted in verbal and physical abuse. Pastor Raul Ries, the enormously impactful Calvary Chapel pastor who overcame a violent and abusive background to lead a thriving church in Southern California, released a Facebook video requesting prayer for a serious long-term illness. Family, friend, or fan this Collaborative Biography is for you to show & tell Raul's life so that he is always remembered. Dont play games with Him anymore. Here's the bottom line.I've said from Day 1 that the problem was Don McClure.this is just some supporting evidence. He will never leave you nor gorsake you. Begin enjoying communion with Christ and experiencing the power of the Holy Spirit today. Raul was bent on a murderous rampage when he had a dramatic, life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. Uh, at that particular time, they were starting in the 60s what was called Synanon. The Christian Ministry PT. Like Paul, I have said, Lord, your grace is sufficient, if you want me to have this affliction, I accept it, In 2007, Raul returned to Vietnam for the first time since his Marine Corps military service. Raul Angulo. Has Focus on the Family helped you or your family? And so, I, I knocked again, and I, and I said, uh, ah, Sharon, honest. And I remember, at the age of eight or nine years old, thinking, you know, one of these days, I wanna kill my dad. Raul Ries Family He is a native of Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico. Raul's wife had been subjected to verbal and physical abuse prior to his conversion to Christianity. (Part 2 of 2), Dr. Tim Muehlhoff returns to Focus on the Family to share how God provides us with miracles in our everyday lives. Ryan Ries is living proof of this truth. All rights reserved. His name stood for fear, for fighting, and for fury. And so, he wrote pretty fast. He is the author of several books including Fury to Freedom (translated in to six languages), Seven Steps to a Successful Marriage and Raising a Godly Family in an Ungodly World. Don McClure: Raul, first of all, tell me a little about you coming to Christ. Raul: Yeah, because Id fire my rifle all the time over my right ear; but also there were the F-16 jets that used to come by and drop bombs. Now, I didnt know anything about Bibles, so I was looking at Bibles. Raul Rieses testimony is proof that Christian media can make a tremendous difference in a persons life! Raul and his wife, Sharon, have three grown sons. Raul himself became a very angry and violent young man. Pastor Don has been serving in the Calvary Chapel movement since 1971; he is a leader in the Calvary Chapel Association and he and his wife Jean now lead the Calvary Way teaching ministry. I went the next day to a Christian bookstore and I bought me a Bible. Scribd es red social de lectura y publicacin ms importante del mundo. But just her life living. Raul abused his wife and hated his father. Seeking refuge from the fury in his heart, Raul married a Christian girl he knew in high school and wrote to throughout his time in Vietnam. Join Pastor Raul Ries as he expounds upon these truths. His brothers were in a band called The Key, and one of them dated Gwen Stefani. February 27. I dont even wanna be here. And the Lord told me to be there. Ries said at the National Religious Broadcasters convention that as an unbeliever he hated everything: the world, his life and even his wife and children. And my wife, whod never preached to me, she would share the Gospel with me by, by sharing, you know, her love with me, but never giving me tracts, or you know, putting tracts in my sandwiches, and I bite down, and, you know, Jesus loves nothing like that, or putting stickers on Never like that. 41.7k Followers, 1,650 Following, 1,679 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from RYAN RIES (@ryanries) ryanries. And uh, thats, uh, the time when me and Sharon got together, and she got pregnant. As a Vietnam Marine veteran, Ries has always had a heart for the military and their families. RYAN RIES Author/Speaker Host || The Ryan Ries Show Co-founder of @TheWhosoevers Owner of Custom Branded || Premium Footwear & Apparel. Select Language: English. Known, now, as a compassionate pastor with a tender mission, Raul Ries was once known as a violent, dangerous combatant. He chose the Marines and was sent to Vietnam. February 28. See Photos. I- in fact, over the last year, over 170,000 people said they made a decision for Christ because of Focus on the Family. Share Report. On Easter Sunday in 1972, Raul Ries waited for his family to come home so he could kill them. Blessings, my brother. And so, by the time I was a senior, I already had been in and out of jail, but never once booked, by the grace of God, because we knew the cops, and the cops used to let us go. A study Bible with thousands of verse commentary notes designed by women specifically for women to receive God's truth for balance, hope, and transformation. I walked onto campus, and Dr. Hollenbeck, and, and, and Barnholdt were, was the assistant principal, and he was my baseball coach before. And all of a sudden, man, incoming missiles Cake Milk. This was after they had experienced ten years of physical and emotional abuse from his alcoholic father. Raul abused his wife and hated his father. We met at the beginning of your ministry long ago. Reset Close . All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the New King James Version. If youre already a Christian, let me remind you that Focus on the Family is here to spread the good news of the Gospel, and to encourage you in your marriage and parenting journey. In 1974 he began a home Bible study with seven other committed individuals. When you get to 8,youre a master in Kung Fu. A collection of geographic papers written as a Festschrift to honour Professor Hector F. Rucinque, from Bogota, Colombia, on the occasion of his 90 birthday. Share Your Memories and Sympathies and Join the Bereaved! When he got to the television, he struck it with the butt of his rifle and it switched on. Having an aggressive nature, he sought to become a fierce street fighter and this desire lead him to the Kung Fu studio of Grandmaster Jimmy H. Woo, where he became a first generation Master of the art. In 1975, Ries was ordained by the Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa and started a small Bible study soon after. BornAugust 30, 1947 BornAugust 30, 1947 IMDbProStarmeter See rank Add or change photo on IMDbPro Add to list View contact info at IMDbPro More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Known for One Generation Away 3.6 Self 2015 Norm Geisler: Not Qualified Self 2021 Click to read Part 1, which describes the beginning of Pastor Rauls ministry and the founding of his two churches; and, Part 2, where Pastor Raul shares the beginning of CC Golden Springs South American outreach and explains some of the challenges of serving God in ministry. You just keep going and keep doing it. Not just hearing another Bible study, but that they look and realize that the CCA [Calvary Chapel Association] Leadership Council, our guys, just like Chuck taught us, you know, to live by faith and how he and Kay had to trust God to provide. Said, Well, Ill just go to Vietnam. You know? And uh, again, he, he began to drink, and begin again to abuse my mom. Focus on the Family's staff of licensed, professional counselors can help you bring healing and restoration to your family with Christian perspectives you can trust. Raul together with his mother, sister, and brother migrated to the United States when he was ten years old leaving his abusive father behind. Articles or photographs may not be reproduced without the written permission of CCM. Raul Ries came home from the Vietnam War an angry, violent man who intended to kill his wife and children. 25:52. Tweet. Consider uploading your photo of Raul C Ries so that your pictures are included in Raul C Ries's genealogy, family trees & family history records. At the Wednesday evening service, Ries knew something was wrong physically but what lay ahead was completely unexpected. Well, then you had to move to the theater. Some realtors came to buy a part of our property. They dont want me on campus. He wants your life completely. But then he "found out that the cross of Jesus Christ is real," he said. Why so much outrage over the burning of an LGBT Pride flag? And I remember, at the age of 15, having a lot of confrontations with my father. Well, God has incredibly blessed you and your ministry all over the world. In the final of the three-part interview between pastors Don McClure and Raul Ries, Raul discusses faithfulness and discipline in ministry, as well as his family's health struggles throughout. About May 20, 2022 Raul Ries grew up with an alcoholic father who physically abused him and his mother. Raul: My father had a very bad, bad habit. Im old enough. Raul Ries is the Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs in Diamond Bar, CA, and President of Somebody Loves You Ministries, Topics: Family and Home Tags: broadcast, faith, family September 24, 2018 by Jim Daly with Paul Batura, Your email address will not be published. You know, so often they would come and maybe open up a Calvary Chapel Magazine and say, Oh, heres what Diamond Bar has done down in South America, or heres some conference. But we just want them to see us like we saw Chuck. Forgive those that hurt you and put them in the hands of God. . See Photos. Both he and his wife, Sharon, thought their time in ministry was coming to an end, as the flashbacks grew more intense and more frequent. Well, at that time, I say, You know what? W- w- Vietnam was going on. 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